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I love that the Christmas story begins with
powerful reminders of God's faithfulness.
When God sent word to the priest Zechariah through
the angel Gabriel, it was the first time recorded for us
that God had spoken to his people in centuries. And
yet the angel's message to Zechariah repeated those
same last words heard from God about 400 years
earlier: Malachi's promise that a prophet would come
to prepare the way for the Lord and "turn the hearts of
fathers to their children."
For me, this verbal link between Malachi and Luke's gospel is a very literal reminder that God
never forgets his promises. A lengthy lapse of time does not erase the faithfulness of God!
Zechariah experienced the faithfulness of God in a very personal way too when God
answered for Zechariah the prayer that he himself had likely long given up on – the desire
of having a son.
Whatever your prayers are today, I hope this Christmas season encourages you with many
reminders of God's faithfulness to you. And as you choose your Christmas gifts this year,
please consider choosing gifts that remind others that God will be faithful to them too.
Here in our catalogue you'll find wonderful gift ideas, all carefully selected by our team for
uplifting content and consistency with God's Word. And you'll find many more ideas in our
online store.
Should you need help with your gift selection, please don't hesitate to call our toll-free
number. We greatly appreciate your decision to shop with us, since your gift purchases
help us support other Canadian families through guidance, resources and prayer.
Blessings to you,
Terence Rolston
President
Focus on the Family Canada